extant

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One extant copy belonged to George Washington, who received it in New York, where he was preparing for a British attack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

You could see details in saddles and costumes, and the building were still extant.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2024

Anthony Hudson KC, representing NGN, told at a hearing on Wednesday there were "currently 42 extant claims... that follows the recent settlement of Mr Grant's claim".

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2024

The earliest extant copy, from 1519, shows that it went through many editions and reprintings.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2024

Leaning back, tilting his important-style chair, he rummaged among the contents of the envelope until he came across what he wanted: the collected, extant data on the Nexus-6.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick